Tag: Trams
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Riga Maps Out a Modern Public Transit Upgrade: Trams and Trolleybuses on the Horizon
Riga, Latvia is signaling a bold step toward modernizing its public transit network with a focused expansion of both trams and trolleybuses. The city’s planners are evaluating a package that would bring 24 trams and 100 trolleybuses into service, aiming to improve accessibility, capacity, and reliability across routes that currently rely on aging rolling stock.…
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Riga Plans New Trams and Trolleybuses to Modernize Urban Transit
Riga Sets Sights on a Modern Public Transit Upgrade Riga is initiating a market study to revitalize its urban transportation system with a bold procurement plan. The city council has outlined a potential order that would bring 100 trolleybuses and 24 trams to Riga’s streets, signaling a commitment to accessible, efficient, and sustainable mobility for…
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Riga Eyes Modern Fleet: New Trams and Trolleybuses on the Horizon
Riga’s Vision for a Modernized Public Transit Network City authorities in Riga, Latvia, are evaluating a bold step forward for public transport: a new fleet of low-floor trams and trolleybuses designed to improve accessibility, capacity, and reliability. The plan, described in a market study, contemplates the procurement of up to 24 trams and 100 trolleybuses.…
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General Strike Oct 3: Gaza Protest – Live Updates and Transit Disruptions
What the strike means today A general strike is underway on October 3 in solidarity with Gaza, with widespread disruptions expected across public transport networks. Commuters should anticipate reduced services, with some lines suspended entirely while others operate only during designated guaranteed hours, known locally as fasce garantite. Real-world impact varies by city and operator,…